George Springer in the dugout before a spring training game between Astros and the Tigers.

George Springer in the dugout before a spring training game between Astros and the Tigers.

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Astros RHP Scott Feldman warms up in the second inning.

Astros RHP Scott Feldman warms up in the second inning.

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Astros RHP Brad Peacock pitches in the third inning.

Astros RHP Brad Peacock pitches in the third inning.

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Carlos Correa turns a double play at second.

Carlos Correa turns a double play at second.

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The Detroit grounds crew performs to "YMCA" between innings.

The Detroit grounds crew performs to "YMCA" between innings.

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George Springer reacts as he strikes out.

George Springer reacts as he strikes out.

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Domingo Santana and Gregorio Petit run towards a flyout by Detroit's Austin Jackson.

Domingo Santana and Gregorio Petit run towards a flyout by Detroit's Austin Jackson.

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George Springer hugs Detroit's Nick Castellanos before the start of the game.

George Springer hugs Detroit's Nick Castellanos before the start of the game.

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Former Astro Enos Cabell stands during the National Anthem.

Former Astro Enos Cabell stands during the National Anthem.

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George Springer (79) during the National Anthem.

George Springer (79) during the National Anthem.

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Christian Rasmussen, 8, of Michigan, waits for autographs.

Christian Rasmussen, 8, of Michigan, waits for autographs.

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Zeline Borin, 3 1/2, of Atlanta, plays catch with her dad, Tony, during a spring training game

Zeline Borin, 3 1/2, of Atlanta, plays catch with her dad, Tony, during a spring training game

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Zeline Borin, 3 1/2, of Atlanta, plays catch with her dad, Tony, during a spring training game

Zeline Borin, 3 1/2, of Atlanta, plays catch with her dad, Tony, during a spring training game

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Matt Teitsma, of Grand Rapids, waits in the outfield for home run balls during batting practice before the game.

Matt Teitsma, of Grand Rapids, waits in the outfield for home run balls during batting practice before the game.

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Delino DeShields shags balls in the outfield during batting practice as a fan asks for a ball.

Delino DeShields shags balls in the outfield during batting practice as a fan asks for a ball.

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Detroit fans wait for home run balls during batting practice.

Detroit fans wait for home run balls during batting practice.

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A Tigers fan uses his binoculars to watch the game.

A Tigers fan uses his binoculars to watch the game.

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Chris Carter signs autographs before the game.

Chris Carter signs autographs before the game.

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Houston Astros George Springer (79) looks out of the dugout during a spring training game between Houston and Atlanta at Champion Stadium, in Kissimmee, home of the Braves' spring training. (Karen Warren/Houston Chronicle) less

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Houston Astros George Springer (79) looks out of the dugout during a spring training game between Houston and Atlanta at Champion Stadium, in Kissimmee, ... more

“I think it will still shake out as we finish the rest of this spring and as we get into the course of this season,” he said. “We have several guys down there that we believe are capable of manning that position.

“Well, let’s just say I would hope that within the next two weeks from a staff standpoint we feel confident in one of those guys to make that decision, but if we left spring training today I feel like it would be a closer-by-committee type of situation,” Porter said. “And as the course of the season goes along, the player will tell you who should actually be in that position.”